It's an annual ranking published by ICIS, a leading independent provider of commodity market intelligence for the energy and chemical industries. Now in its 17th year, the 2026 edition ranks roughly 300 chemical distribution companies worldwide, based on 2025 sales figures converted to US dollars at year-end 2025 exchange rates — compiled with support from industry bodies including Fecc, NACD, Associquim, RDC, and CBA, using actual reported sales data rather than company submissions or marketing nominations.
Somochem ranks #7 in the Middle East & Africa region, placing it among the top tier of polymer and chemical distributors operating across these markets — reflecting consistent growth in trading volumes, supplier relationships, and distribution capability. Globally, the 2026 list is led by Germany's Brenntag at $17.8 billion in 2025 sales, followed by Tricon Energy, Univar Solutions, Sinochem Petrochemical Distribution, and Nagase & Co — context that underscores how competitive a top-tier regional placement is within a field of roughly 300 companies worldwide.
Moving up to #7 in the ICIS Middle East & Africa rankings demonstrates Somochem's continued commitment to delivering reliable polymer and chemical supply solutions across the region. The achievement reflects not only commercial growth but also the trust placed in Somochem by customers, suppliers, and partners throughout Africa and the Middle East.
It gives procurement teams an independent, third-party reference point when evaluating a supply partner. In polymer trading, where reliability often matters more than price alone, an ICIS ranking signals verified scale and consistent supply capability — not a marketing claim.
Somochem supplies a wide range of polymer resins and industrial chemicals to manufacturers across Africa, the Middle East, North America, and beyond, including:
Supplied primarily CFR to ports across East and West Africa, Southern Africa — including Djibouti, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Tema, and Apapa — sourced from Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Four operational pillars: stronger partnerships with global producers, expanded regional presence across East and West Africa, smarter supply chain solutions through better logistics planning, and reliable distribution even through periods of regional disruption.
Q: What rank did Somochem achieve on the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors 2026 list?
A: Somochem ranked #7 in the Middle East & Africa region.
Q: What products does Somochem supply across the Middle East and Africa?
A: HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP, PVC, caustic soda, and many more — primarily CFR to ports across East and West Africa.
Q: How can I get a quote from Somochem?
A: Contact Somochem directly with product, grade, quantity, and destination port to receive a competitive CFR offer.
Source: ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors 2026, published 15 June 2026 in ICIS Chemical Business.
This industry recognition is a testament to Somochem’s commitment to smart sourcing, exceptional customer service, and continuous growth across global markets. It highlights our role as a trusted partner for manufacturers, procurement heads, and supply chain leaders across Africa, the UAE, and North America.
To better serve our customers, Somochem has expanded its Just-In-Time (JIT) supply hubs across Africa and the UAE. Our JIT model ensures reliable, on-demand delivery of high-performance polymers and essential chemicals, helping manufacturers stay agile and competitive in today’s dynamic markets.
At Somochem, our mission is to deliver Chemicals. Polymers. Performance. — powered by people and delivered with precision. We thank our dedicated team members, valued partners, and loyal customers who made this achievement possible. This milestone is not just ours; it belongs to everyone who has been part of our journey.
Published annually, the ICIS Top 100 Global Chemical Distributors listing recognizes the world's leading chemical distribution companies, based on sales, regional strength, and service excellence. Being included in this prestigious list reinforces Somochem’s position as a trusted, high-performing partner in the global chemical industry.
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With over two decades of experience, Somochem has become a trusted supplier of premium polymer and chemical products in East Africa. Our deep market understanding and commitment to customer satisfaction have made us the go-to partner for businesses ranging from small industrial consumers to large-scale manufacturers. This agreement with Borouge will enable us to further enhance our product offerings and deliver even greater value to our clients.
This partnership comes as Somochem continues to expand its reach in key East African markets, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda—some of the fastest-growing economies in the region. We are well-positioned to meet the rising demand for advanced polyolefin solutions, offering a diverse portfolio tailored to the unique needs of our customers.
Somochem has been instrumental in introducing sustainable, high-performance products to the region. Our collaboration with Borouge will allow us to bring even more eco-friendly packaging and energy solutions to East Africa, helping businesses reduce their environmental impact while achieving their goals.
In addition to our existing offerings, this partnership will introduce new, innovative products to our lineup. Borouge’s advanced packaging solutions, designed for both consumer and industrial applications, will complement our focus on sustainability. These products are engineered to be safe, lightweight, and environmentally friendly.
Borouge’s energy solutions, branded as "Bring Energy All Around," will also enhance our ability to provide top-tier insulation systems and jacketing for energy transmission and distribution cables. These solutions are known for their durability, lower maintenance costs, and improved safety.
As we continue to grow, Somochem remains dedicated to delivering exceptional value and innovation to our customers. Our partnership with Borouge reinforces our leadership in the region’s polyolefin market, and we look forward to bringing the best in polyolefin solutions to East Africa. Stay tuned for more updates as we launch new products and services tailored to this dynamic market.
Mr. Ramchand Udharam Mohinani, Chairman of the Mohinani Group of Companies, was honoured with the lifetime Entrepreneur/Achievement Award at the 2nd Ghana Entrepreneur Awards and Dinner 2011, held at the State House on April 22nd, 2012.
The event, organized by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Delloitte and Touche, aimed at recognizing the
outstanding achievements of Ghanaian and resident foreign entrepreneurs who have excelled in developing successful businesses, employment generation, and contributing to the growth of the country’s economy.
Beside Mr. Mohinani picking up the ultimate award on the night, thirty entrepreneurs were also awarded for playing various roles in the development of Ghana’s economy through their entrepreneurial adventures.
Ramchand Udharam Mohinani is the founder and chairman of the Mohinani Group of Companies. Born in India, he moved to Ghana in 1957 with a few colleagues to establish a franchise for a trading entity in Ghana. He is married to his wife Sheela and blessed with three sons: Ashok, Anil, and Sunil.
He established a number of successful manufacturing companies in Ghana. These include Ghana’s first polyethylene factory in 1966, Poly Products Ghana Limited, the flagship of the Mohinani Group of Companies, to support the packaging and processing industry. In 1976, he established Poly Sacks (Ghana) Limited to produce polypropylene packaging for the agroprocessing industry. In the 1990s, he created two more factories that have become huge household names: Polytank (Ghana) Limited, and Poly Kraft (Ghana) which have an enormous portfolio of products including water tanks, PET, PVC bottles, and other multiple products meant for packaging a wide range of consumer goods, including fish, alcoholic beverages, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, processed foods, etc.
He diversified into the trade and distribution sector by establishing Somotex (1986), Somovision (1999), and Uniwell (1993). These units specialise in the distribution of consumer electronics, home appliances, tyres amongst others, with representation of key brands such as LG Electronics, Philips domestic appliances, etc.
He entered the real estate industry in 2005 with the establishment of South West Estates & Tourism (Ghana) Limited, and its first development is the Arabella Residency at Cantonments.
He went ahead to form Alliance Estates, a construction outfit established to have a foothold in the hospitality industry. They have started constructing a new hotel, Protea Hotel Select, in Takoradi, a four-star accommodation that, when completed, is expected to have 136 rooms and 12 two-bedroom apartments for short stays.
In 2010, the Group secured the franchise to run KFC restaurants in Ghana, and the first two restaurants opened at Oxford Street, Osu, and Melcom Plus in the North Industrial Area of Accra in 2011.
The Mohinani Group has extended its reach beyond the shores of Ghana with operations in London, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Tanzania, etc. The diverse activities of these companies provide employment directly to over 2,000 people across the country and a global work force of over 3000 people.
The Group earlier won the National Good Corporate Citizen Award in recognition of its social responsibility, which includes a donation of $100,000.00 (one hundred thousand dollars) to the School of Health Sciences at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, scholarships, sponsorship of national social events, and proper plastic waste management advocacy.
Story: Lennox Amagyei-Antw
Accra: Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The Mohinani Group has presented its annual support to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture towards this year’s National Farmers’ Day Celebrations.
The support which was in kind and valued at GHC 15,000 were made up of products produced by Poly Tanks Ghana Limited, the manufacturing arm of the Group.
The items included five (5) pieces of 2,000 litre water storage tanks (Poly Tank), seven (7) rolls of 25kg black sheetings and 1,000 pieces of 100kg polypropylene woven sacks. The others included 40 pieces of 25 litre gallons, 180 pieces of 25 kilo yam and 220 pieces of standard vegetable cartons.
Presenting the items to the Agriculture Ministry, officials from the Group on behalf of Management congratulated all farmers for their tireless toils in feeding the nation and also making sure that there is enough food in stock throughout all seasons.
The items, they said were to assist the winners to add value to their produce by packaging them for the ready market. They noted that Mohinani has over the past 50 years contributed to the growth of Ghana’s agricultural sector by locally producing plastic and paper packaging products to preserve food quality, minimize wastage and enhance the marketability of agricultural produce in the local or global markets.
“As a trailblazer in the packaging industry in Ghana, Mohinani has continuously invested in the best and latest cutting technologies in manufacturing packaging products to improve the look, appeal and feel of agricultural products as well as cut down the country’s import bill on packaging products”, they emphasized.
Receiving the items, the Acting Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Robert Patrick Ankobiah expressed his appreciation to the Group for their kind gesture and always supporting the celebrations to reward the gallant farmers of the country.
He said although the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic threatened the celebrations this year but the Ministry was determined to go ahead and honour farmers in the country.
“This is because the COVID actually made us to appreciate the more what the farmers have been contributing because but for them the food security the country had especially on the on-set would not have been probably possible”, he said.
The Mohinani Group through its manufacturing subsidiaries have over the past decade offered its unflinching support to the national Farmers’ Day celebrations. Annually, the Group commits more than GHC 10,000 to this cause as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility to improve post-harvest loses and agricultural marketing in the country.